Teen Stories: Feeling Like an Outcast
Parenting Today's Teens
04/04/23
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Many of our teens go through periods in life when they don't feel like they fit in with their peers. Usually, it's just a passing phase, but sometimes, they need you as a parent to help them when they're feeling lost. In today's show, Mark Gregston chats with two Heartlight teens who often felt like outsiders — one turned to drugs to cope, while the other felt like suicide was the only way out. Listen in to hear their stories! Is Heartlight the right option for your struggling teen? Learn more today at heartlightministries.org
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